Love handles that stubborn fat around your midsection can feel impossible to lose, no matter how manycrunchesyou do.

If you’ve been struggling with this common challenge, you’re not alone.

This area is where stubborn fat tends to accumulate, largely because our oblique muscles are very thin.

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When we control our calories and focus on our macronutrients, our bodies can burn fat.

Protein is a great way to get our metabolisms in top shape!

Also, reducing sugar helps us rid fat storage."

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Lifestyle Factors:“Keeping our stress levels under control & getting quality sleep helps as well.

Remember, these exercises target the core area where love handles reside and elevate your heart rate.

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